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55 PXE

2015 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,479 mi
Last recorded87,479 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 PXE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 87,479 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 84,389 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 81,270 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 72,542 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Testable items obscured by under trays

Pass 13 May 2022 63,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 63,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 53,360 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 44,796 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 36,967 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 36,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 28,176 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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55 PXE is a 2015 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 51,408 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 55 PXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 55 PXE registered?

55 PXE is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 13 June 2015.

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